Quiz of the Year 2023 - fifty questions

On April 4 2023, which country became the 31st member of NATO?

On April 6, the Guinness World Record was broken for the largest afro. What was the measurement?

In January, Prince Harry published his memoir. What was its title?

The 28th United Climate Change Conference (COP) was held in which country in December 2023?

At the 65th Grammy Awards, who won best album?

Microsoft completed the biggest buyout in gaming history, buying the company who make 'Call of Duty'. Which company?

In March, the French protested against raising the pension age from 62 to what age?

A new Beatles song was released this month - what is it called?

On May 15, who became the oldest 'Sports Illustrated' cover model?

In Nov, the UK's Supreme Court rules Conservative government policy to send asylum seekers to which country is illegal?

On October 6, which athlete became the the most decorated gymnast ever with 34 world and Olympic medals?

A song by Kate Bush hit a billion streams on Spotify after appearing in 'Stranger Things'. What is the song called?

What Year Is It?

In November, which group's protesters were arrested after smashing the glass covering a Diego Velázquez painting?

In November, who became the British Foreign Secretary seven years after resigning as Prime Minister?

Which Saudi Arabian Football Club did Ronaldo join on January 3?

Oct 12 - Taylor Swift's concert film premiered in Los Angeles. What is the name of her successful tour this year?

Which country won the Eurovision Song Contest on May 13?

On January 22, the Chinese New Year began. Which animal is it the year of?

On April 16, Broadway's longest-running show closed after a record 13,981 performances. What was it called?

On May 3, who made Premier League history by scoring 35 goals in a single season?

On January 19, the leader of New Zealand announced she was stepping down after five and a half years. What is her name?

Which country won the women's World Cup football in August?

In July a new phenomenon was born when people wanted to see both Barbie and Oppenheimer. Which word describes it?

'Barbie' premiered on July 9. Which actor played Ken?

On February 12, which team won Super Bowl LVII?

On September 11, Van Gogh's stolen painting 'The Parsonage Garden at Nuenen in Spring' was returned...in what bag?

On March 7, UN Secretary General António Guterres said equality was how many years away?

In August, more than 100 schools in the UK were told they couldn't open because of RAAC. What does RAAC stand for?

In March, which film won Best Picture at the 95th Academy Awards?

On May 4, which Star Wars actor received a a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?

Which is the Oxford word of the year for 2023?

On February 1, who announced his retirement from the NFL? He is regarded as one of the greatest quarterbacks ever.

Which actor was accidentally run over with a snowplow in January this year, breaking more than 30 of his bones?

In September, Duane "Keffe D" Davis was arrested for the 1996 murder of which rapper?

On July 15, Lionel Messi signed for which American football club?

On June 9, who resigned as a member of Parliament of the UK just before the release of the report on lockdown parties?

On January 29, who won his 10th Australian Open Tennis Tournament?

Who broke the record for most consecutive F1 wins in a season?

In March, King Charles III made his first state visit - to which country?

Rupert Murdoch retired from the Fox and News Corp boards in September. Which TV show is based on Murdoch's life?

On August 26, Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa was elected to a second term. What is his nickname?

On September 27, scientists at CERN proved that antimatter falls down and not up.

Who is the current Prime Minister of the UK?

On July 5, Meta launched a new social media app. What was it called?

In May, which US Vice President became the 1st woman to deliver commencement address at US Military Academy graduation.

On August 24, who won the Chess World Cup Championship?

On February 20, President Joe Biden visited Ukraine. What is Joe Biden's middle name?

On July 16, who won the Wimbledon Tennis Championship?

On March 23, Harry Kane became England's highest goal scorer. Which player did he overtake?